Here’s a curated list of the major Madison, WI events happening this weekend.

Concerts, Musicals, Other Performances

• Michael Che: Thursday, Aug. 6 through Saturday, Aug. 8
• Dane Dances: 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7 at Monona Terrace
• Train: 5:45 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8 at Breese Stevens Field

Parties, Galas, Food-Related Events

• Burgers on the Bay: 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7 at Brittingham Boats
• Great Taste of the Midwest: 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8 at Olin-Turville Park
• Black Restaurant Week: Sunday, Aug. 9 through Sunday, Aug. 16 at various locations

Sports, Races

• Madison Mallards vs. Green Bay: 6:35 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7 and 6:05 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8 at Duck Pond
• Madison Mini Marathon & 5K: 7 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8 at UW Memorial Union

Tags: downtown, near east, north side, south side

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